The 20 Best Empyema Doctors Near Me in Norwalk, OH

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The 20 Best Empyema Doctors near Norwalk, OH

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 56 doctor with experience in Empyema near Norwalk, OH. Of these, 48 are Experienced and 8 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Fisher-Titus Medical Center

    272 Benedict Ave, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bashar Salem is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. Salem is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Atypical Pneumonia, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Northern Ohio Family Practice

    257 Benedict Ave Building C Suite 1, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amy Browne is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. Browne is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Sciatica, Chronic Cough, Scoliosis, and Vertigo.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Northern Ohio Family Practice

    257 Benedict Ave Building C Suite 1, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rolland Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Pericarditis, Common Cold, Hypothyroidism, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

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    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    257 Benedict Ave, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (1.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Gottfried is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. Gottfried is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Tracheitis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Gerstmann Syndrome, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Norwalk Family Practice Inc.

    44 Executive Dr, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jennifer Allsop is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. Allsop is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Renovascular Hypertension, Pediatric Myocarditis, and Hypertensive Heart Disease.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Norwalk Family Practice Inc.

    44 Executive Dr, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph May is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. May is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Sciatica, Scoliosis, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Internal Medicine

    Fisher Titus Norwalk Primary Care

    280 Benedict Ave # A, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Hughes is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. Hughes is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Fisher Titus Norwalk Primary Care

    280 Benedict Ave # A, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Cromley is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. Cromley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Opisthotonos, Muscle Spasms, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and Insomnia.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Firelands Physician Group-Norwalk

    348 Milan Ave Ste 2, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Seth Ruggles is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. Ruggles is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Acute Cystitis, Sitosterolemia, Vertigo, and Chronic Cough.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Fisher Titus Norwalk Primary Care

    280 Benedict Ave # A, 
    Norwalk, OH 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Kaple is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Norwalk, Ohio. Dr. Kaple is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH), Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, and Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Fisher Titus Family Medicine Milan

    2114 State Route 113 E, 
    Milan, OH 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Adam Link is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Milan, Ohio. Dr. Link is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), Hemiplegia, Familial Hypertension, and Hypertension.

    Thomas G. Zaciewski
    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Mercy Health — Willard Hospital Urology

    1100 Neal Zick Road, 
    Willard, OH 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas Zaciewski is a Urologist in Willard, Ohio. Dr. Zaciewski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Obstructive Uropathy, Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Zaciewski is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Empyema
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Firelands Health Pulmonology

    703 Tyler St Ste 251, 
    Sandusky, OH 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kamal Chaban is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Sandusky, Ohio. Dr. Chaban is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Gastrostomy, and Advanced Bronchoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Firelands Physician Group-Ball Medical Clinic

    1255 W Main St Ste A, 
    Bellevue, OH 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Benjamin Ball is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellevue, Ohio. Dr. Ball is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Atherosclerosis, Coronary Heart Disease, Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Tracheitis.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Firelands Physician Group-Ball Medical Clinic

    1255 W Main St Ste A, 
    Bellevue, OH 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Marcia Braun is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellevue, Ohio. Dr. Braun is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Empyema, Sinusitis, Bronchitis, and Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps (CRSwNP).

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Buckeye Medical Inc.

    1265 W Main St Ste A, 
    Bellevue, OH 
     (12.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Douglas Hoy is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bellevue, Ohio. Dr. Hoy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Idiopathic Edema, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Tracheitis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Fisher-Titus Medical Care LLC

    2800 Hayes Ave, Bldg D, 
    Sandusky, OH 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Gregory Cook is a Urologist in Sandusky, Ohio. Dr. Cook is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are UPJ Obstruction, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Kidney Stones, Ureteroscopy, and Prostatectomy. Dr. Cook is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Fisher-Titus Medical Care LLC

    2800 Hayes Ave, Bldg D, 
    Sandusky, OH 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Patrick Waters is a Urologist in Sandusky, Ohio. Dr. Waters is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Obstructive Uropathy, Enlarged Prostate (BPH), Urinary Tract Infection in Children, Ureteroscopy, and Reconstructive Urology Surgery. Dr. Waters is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Advanced in Empyema

    Fisher-Titus Medical Care LLC

    2800 Hayes Ave, Bldg D, 
    Sandusky, OH 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathy Lue is a Urologist in Sandusky, Ohio. Dr. Lue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. Her top areas of expertise are Urinary Incontinence, Stress Urinary Incontinence, Exstrophy of the Bladder, Osteotomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Lue is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Empyema
    Family Medicine

    Fisher Titus Medical Center Willard

    315 Crestwood Dr, 
    Willard, OH 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christopher Brown is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Willard, Ohio. Dr. Brown is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Empyema. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Hypothyroidism, Transient Familial Hyperbilirubinemia, Osteomyelitis in Children, and Thyroid Dysgenesis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Empyema?

    Empyema is a collection of pus in the space between the lung and the inner surface of the chest wall (pleural space).

    When should I see an Empyema doctor near Norwalk, OH?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Empyema doctor near Norwalk, OH?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Empyema doctors near Norwalk, OH?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Empyema doctors near Norwalk, OH?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Empyema doctor near Norwalk, OH?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Empyema doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Empyema doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Empyema doctor near Norwalk, OH?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Empyema doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Empyema doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Empyema doctors near Norwalk, OH?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Empyema doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Empyema doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Empyema doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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